Our all-female leadership team keeps getting praised for being 'collaborative' and 'supportive' but when we try to make tough decisions or give direct feedback, we second-guess ourselves and end up in these endless circular discussions because none of us wants to be seen as the 'difficult' woman.
More people experience this than they realize.
Women in leadership are paralyzed by internalized expectations about feminine behavior, preventing them from exercising necessary authority.
“Where Are You with The examined female identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.